1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE traction control

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This rich tradition continues
into
the '90s as Cadillac became the
first automobile manufacturer
to be
awarded the prestigious Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award.
The
1992 Seville STS was the
first car ever to win all three major
automotive awards: Car
of the Year,
Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car
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Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile
Magazine.
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A 1993 Cadillac Allante in stock
technical configuration, was selected
as the pace car for the
76th Indianap-
olis
500. The demanding pace car
performance and handling require- ments were met because
of such
advances as the Northstar system.
The system includes the
32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electroni-
cally controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sen-
sitive steering, antilock brakes and
traction control.
For more than nine decades
Cadillac has been a leader in quality
and technical. innovation. Now more
than ever, substance takes shape
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1993 Aliantk pace car

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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help
(40 kmih).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
-- on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See
“Traction Control System”
in the Index.) When road conditions allow you
to safely use it again,
you may turn the cruise control back on.
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ANTI-
LOCK (0 ABS)
With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start
your engine and may stay on
for several seconds. That’s normal. If the
light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition
off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays
on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service.
If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is
also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s
a problem with your
regular brakes.
See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Traction Disabled Message
If this message is displayed, there’s a problem with your traction control
system and your vehicle needs service. When this message is displayed,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist
if
will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops
limiting wheel spin.
/-. .- this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message
Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated. You
should stop the car and
turn the engine
off as
soon as possible.
A
warning chime should
also sound if this light
comes
on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start
your engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do.
See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System
is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42
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This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine
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Overheating” in the Index.
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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
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This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control
System. If the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel
appears and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem
has cleared itself.
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STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of
low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let
only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key%). PASS-Key@II
will prevent the vehicle
from restarting
if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine
off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS-Key@II system
will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
wheel slippage.
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This message will be displayed if a problem is noted in the Traction
Control System. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48
With the engine not running and the ignition ON, press and hold the OFF
and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message
appears in the Information Center (between five and
20 seconds).
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20
This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have your
turn signal
on.
TRUNK OPEN - 24
This message indicates that your trunk is open when the ignition is ON.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 12
This message means that the Air Conditioning system detects a
refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A/C
compressor.
To avoid damage, the A/C compressor automatically turns off
and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO
to ECON and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced if this
message appears.
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering
is easier at a lower speed for increased
maneuverability
and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is
also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the
amount
of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual-like
steerin.e feel
for maxirnu.m control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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Traction Control System
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is
especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it
senses that one
or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and
reduces engine power (by shutting
off fuel injectors) to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the Drivef
Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel
spin. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index. You may
feel the system working,
or you may notice some noise, but this is normal.
If your vehicle
is in cruise control when the traction control system begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control
will automatically disengage. When
road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the
cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.)
The TRACTION DISABLED message will display on the Driver
Information Center to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction
control system. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index.
When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you
can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can
help you more than even the very best braking.
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Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is
not functioning, you can steer but it
will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen
on curves. Here’s
why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of
physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road
surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels.
If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going
in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle
on wet ice,
you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition
of your tires
and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your
speed. While you’re
in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Of
course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions.
Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.
If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before
you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive’’ through the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out
of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
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